Psychological Methods & Statistics Books

New and Published Books

1. Approaching Multivariate Analysis, 2nd Edition

   A Practical Introduction

   By Pat Dugard, John Todman, Harry Staines

   This fully updated new edition not only provides an introduction to a range of advanced statistical techniques that are used in psychology, but has been expanded to include new chapters describing methods and examples of particular interest to medical researchers. It takes a very practical approach...

   Published June 19th 2013 by Routledge
2. Latent Variable and Latent Structure Models

   Edited by George A. Marcoulides, Irini Moustaki

   Series: Quantitative Methodology Series

   This edited volume features cutting-edge topics from the leading researchers in the areas of latent variable modeling. Content highlights include coverage of approaches dealing with missing values, semi-parametric estimation, robust analysis, hierarchical data, factor scores, multi-group analysis,...

   Published June 19th 2013 by Psychology Press
3. New Developments in Categorical Data Analysis for the Social and Behavioral Sciences

   Edited by L. Andries van der Ark, Marcel A. Croon, Klaas Sijtsma

   Series: Quantitative Methodology Series

   Categorical data are quantified as either nominal variables--distinguishing different groups, for example, based on socio-economic status, education, and political persuasion--or ordinal variables--distinguishing levels of interest, such as the preferred politician or the preferred type of...

   Published June 19th 2013 by Psychology Press
4. Categorical Data Analysis With Sas and Spss Applications

   By Bayo Lawal, H. Bayo Lawal

   This book covers the fundamental aspects of categorical data analysis with an emphasis on how to implement the models used in the book using SAS and SPSS. This is accomplished through the frequent use of examples, with relevant codes and instructions, that are closely related to the problems in the...

   Published June 19th 2013 by Psychology Press
5. Advanced Research Methods in Psychology

   By David Giles

   How do you perform a MANOVA? What is grounded theory? How do you draw up a repertory grid? These, and many other questions are addressed in this wide-ranging handbook of methods and analytic techniques which uniquely covers both quantitative and qualitative methods.Based on a broad survey of...

   Published June 19th 2013 by Routledge
6. Modeling Intraindividual Variability With Repeated Measures Data

   Methods and Applications

   Edited by Scott L. Hershberger, D.S. Moskowitz

   Series: Multivariate Applications Series

   This book examines how individuals behave across time and to what degree that behavior changes, fluctuates, or remains stable. It features the most current methods on modeling repeated measures data as reported by a distinguished group of experts in the field. The goal is to make the latest...

   Published June 19th 2013 by Psychology Press
7. Theories of Meaningfulness

   By Louis Narens

   Series: Scientific Psychology Series

   Written by one of the masters of the foundation of measurement, Louis Narens' new book thoroughly examines the basis for the measurement-theoretic concept of meaningfulness and presents a new theory about the role of numbers and invariance in science. The book associates with each portion of...

   Published June 19th 2013 by Psychology Press
8. A Primer of Multivariate Statistics

   3rd Edition

   By Richard J. Harris

   Drawing upon more than 30 years of experience in working with statistics, Dr. Richard J. Harris has updated A Primer of Multivariate Statistics to provide a model of balance between how-to and why. This classic text covers multivariate techniques with a taste of latent variable approaches....

   Published June 2nd 2013 by Psychology Press
9. Single Case Research in Schools

   Practical Guidelines for School-Based Professionals

   By Kimberly J. Vannest, John L. Davis, Richard I. Parker

   Series: School-Based Practice in Action

   Single Case Research in Schools addresses and examines the variety of cutting-edge issues in single case research (SCR) in educational settings. Featuring simple and practical techniques for aggregating data for evidence-based practices, the book delves into methods of selecting behaviors of...

   Published May 19th 2013 by Routledge
10. Statistics for Psychologists

    An Intermediate Course

    By Brian S. Everitt

    Built around a problem solving theme, this book extends the intermediate and advanced student's expertise to more challenging situations that involve applying statistical methods to real-world problems. Data relevant to these problems are collected and analyzed to provide useful answers. Building...

    Published April 30th 2013 by Psychology Press